I'll try and make this as short as possible.

Oct 07 had surgery to remove all my colon. Recovered from that and was doing well.

Few weeks ago was weak and faint and at one point passed out. Went to the doctor. They did blood work. Found out I'm severely anemic. They put me in the hospital and give me 3 units of blood. Then send me to the GI doctor to find out why I'm losing blood. I'm scheduled next week for a scope to see if I have a bleeding ulcer or if I'm not absorbing iron. But if those aren't the reason then it's probably something to do with the surgery and they'll probably need to open me back up, which ain't happening. I've made up my mind on that.

Two days ago DH was out of breath. Take him to the doctor. They rush him by ambulance to hospital. He has blood clots in both lungs and in his leg. They give him meds to thin his blood.

DH has his own business. He was able to get released from the hospital this morning to attend an important meeting with his 1 big client...who promptly fired him.

So now we're both having serious health issues and he doesn't have work.

I don't know if it's because of being anemic but I'm emotionally numb right now. Maybe it's because I'm tired. All I know is, I'm done. I'm done.

oh, man!

that's a rotten series of events!

I wish I knew the "right" thing to say, to help, but I don't.

I *do* wanna ask though...

why don't you want another surgery?

if something needs repaired, wouldn't you *want* it fixed?

or was the first surgery so awful, you don't want to be opened up again?

and hang in there, Bunny.

I hate to hear that you are having such a hard time. I know it's easier said than done but hang in there, don't give up. Prayers and great big hugs are being sent to you.

You give so much joy to all of us with your wonderful cartoons--and your great attitude! Prayers are being sent for you and your DH--we're thinking of you!

Catchy title, Bunny, but I was expecting your thread was going to be something light-hearted. What a crummy series of events for you to have to deal with.

So sorry for you and DH. Hope you find that "open window" soon. Hugs to you both.

Hi! Talk about having alot on your plate~~ I remember when you had your colon surgery and the time leading up to it. I am sorry you continue to have problems. I will keep you and your DH in my prayers that he continues to recupe, find work and that the solution to your anemia will be easier on you.

take care and keep us posted, OK?

Sheesh, Baxter, you guys don't do anything in a small way..Huh?

Sending up prayers ro help. I hope You and DH see some light at the end of that tunnel real soon..

Maybe it's just my overactive imagination, but 2008 has not been a stellar year for most of us so far..I'm so sorry this has all happened to you guys. I keep thinking it can only get better from here..Right? Right..You're always in my thoughts and prayers!

No, 2008 hasn't been the greatest for a lot of us - and Baxter I hope things improve for you - and soon. Like someone else said seems like being kicked when you're already down.

I can't believe my life.

Without going into details. My idiot neighbor assaulted me in my backyard with a golf club this evening. He hit the outside of my right leg near my knee. It's very swollen. I'm going in the morning to the doctor. They'll probably xray it to make sure nothing is broken.

I've lived in our neighborhood for over 10 years. It's a small quiet neighborhood. Mostly families and older couples.

I've had problems with this idiot since they moved in a few years ago.

The cops hauled him away in handcuffs. Hopefully he'll at least spend tonight in jail. I'm going on Monday and get a restraining order against him.

Wonder what the judge and jury are going to say about a guy who assaults an unarmed woman who has MS with a golf club?

I'm beyond done...